LEVEE Act

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:16Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3082 LEVEE Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Water Resources Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3082

Local Expertise is Vital for Effective Embankments Act or the LEVEE Act

This bill provides that, upon request of a community that has received emergency flood-fighting assistance involving the construction of a temporary structure, the U.S. Department of the Army shall evaluate whether the structure should be made permanent.

If the Army makes such a determination, it (1) shall begin planning, design, and construction of a permanent feature if the total construction cost of the project is not expected to exceed $25 million; and (2) shall seek congressional authorization if construction cost is expected to be in excess of that amount.

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Current Status of Bill S 3082

Bill S 3082 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 18, 2019. Bill S 3082 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 18, 2019. Bill S 3082's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of December 18, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3082

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3082

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Army Corps of Engineers

- Congressional oversight

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Economic performance and conditions

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Floods and storm protection

- Water resources funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3082

LEVEE Act

Local Expertise is Vital for Effective Embankments Act

A bill to establish a program to establish permanent features for flood control in areas in which temporary features have been constructed, and for other purposes.